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WAEPS 2017 Workshop Descriptions

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Workshop 31

Title: Applications of the OCULUS Pentacam: Cataract Surgery and General Screening

Speaker:Chris Flaherty, Oculus
Course Description:This course will cover the basic principles of Scheimpflug imaging technology, best practices for operation of the Pentacam system, and applications for general screening and cataract surgery. The class will include both a lecture and hands-on instruction.
Objectives:

  1. Describe the techniques to acquire and evaluate quality of anterior segment tomography data
  2. Understand the measurements and maps produced by the Pentacam related to general screening and cataract surgery.

Workshop 32

Title: Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer: Best Practices

Speaker:Connie McKeehen, CCOA – Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description: This course will provide an overview of perimetry and the importance of visual field testing.  Instructions to patients, printing, saving test results, and maintenance of the instrument will be emphasized. Solutions to common field testing obstacles will be discussed. Participants will also learn a basic understanding of how to read the visual field printout for the purpose of obtaining a reliable patient test. The newest software in guided progression analysis will be introduced.
Objectives:

  1. Understand clinical applications for perimetry testing.
  2. Recognize various testing strategies (screening vs. threshold, SITA Standard vs. SITA Fast).
  3. Appreciate the importance of the technician’s role for reliable test results.
  4. Understand how to read the test printout.

Workshops 33, 49

Title: Slit Lamp Examination Techniques

Speaker: Parisa Taravati, MD
Course Description: This lecture and hands-on workshop will demonstrate techniques such as sclerotic scatter, direct and indirect focal illumination, specular reflection and narrow- vs. wide-beam illumination. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques as they perform slit lamp examinations on each other. 
Objectives:

  1. Identify the techniques used in a slit lamp examination.
  2. Demonstrate the correct use of each technique.

Workshops 34, 47

Title: Clinical Applications of the Spectralis OCT

Speaker: Amanda Bye - Heidelberg Engineering
Course Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of the Spectralis OCT, review proper operation of the instrument and how to read more advanced analysis options. The class will include both hands-on instruction and explain and demonstrate the scan modes, analysis tools and techniques needed to produce high quality scans.
Objectives:

  1. Discuss clinical applications of the Spectralis OCT.
  2. Understand scan modes, analysis tools and techniques used to obtain high quality scans.

Workshops 35, 54

Title: Non-Mydriatic Fundus Photography

Speaker: Kellie Godlesky – Nidek
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will review the basics of fundus photography using a non-mydriatic fundus camera provided by Nidek. It will discuss the purpose of photography including the clinical applications and basic trouble-shooting techniques.
Objectives:

  1. Describe the clinical applications of fundus photography.
  2. Understand basic trouble-shooting techniques.

Workshops 36, 48

Title: Cirrus HD-OCT: Best Practices and an Introduction to AngioPlex

Speaker: Connie McKeehen, CCOA – Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of Cirrus OCT, review proper operation of the instrument and how to read more advanced analysis options. The course will focus on basic and advanced operator techniques and how to overcome difficult obstacles. It will also review the latest advancements in Cirrus OCT capabilities.
Objectives:

  1. Discuss clinical applications of Cirrus OCT.
  2. Understand how to operate the Cirrus OCT in difficult situations.
  3. Understand how to read the more advanced printout options of Cirrus OCT.
  4. Recognize new Cirrus OCT capabilities including AngioPlex and Anterior Segment measuring tools.

Workshop 37

Title: Basic Ocular Motility

Speaker: Claire Callaghan, CO, COMT
Course Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to and discuss the assessment methods for the basic evaluation of ocular motility and binocularity.
Objectives:

  1. Understand and test normal ocular motility.
  2. Be able to assess ocular movements.

Workshops 38, 46

Title: Manual Keratometry

Speaker: Stephen Carow, COMT, OCS
Course Description: This hands-on session will provide practical instruction and experience in the use of the manual keratometer. Tips will be given to help the technician as well as step-by-step tools in the skill process.
Objectives:

  1. Define the uses of manual keratometry.
  2. Explain the techniques used to perform manual keratometry.

Workshops 39, 45

Title: LENSTAR Optical Biometry: Best Practices

Speaker: Cara Fletcher – Haag-Streit
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the Haag-Streit LENSTAR including a demonstration of how to best obtain biometry measurements, including axial length, keratometry, corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, white-to-white measurements, pupilometry and eccentricity of the visual axis. The course will also include information on the newest IOL formulas available and circumstances that dictate which are best for particular eyes, along with tips on obtaining quality measurements on difficult patients, including those who are post-refractive surgery.
Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate best practices of the LENSTAR and identify ways to obtain quality measurements on difficult patients.
  2. Discuss the appropriate validation criteria to use in evaluating obtained measurements.

Workshops 40, 52

Title: IOL Master: Best Practices and an Introduction to Swept Source Biometry

Speaker: Connie McKeehen, CCOA – Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description:  This course will review basic swept source biometry technology. It will include review of operator technique, how to ensure reliable measurements and how to troubleshoot common obstacles. An IOLMaster 700 instrument will be available for hands-on practice. IOL power calculation and formula capabilities will also be discussed.
Objectives:

  1. Discuss clinical applications of swept source biometry.
  2. Acquire measurements with the new IOLMaster 700.
  3. Understand how to calculate IOL power on the IOLMaster 700.

Workshop 41

Title: Soft Contact Lens Fitting

Speaker: Ginny Mercer
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will be an introduction to soft contact lens fitting basics. A review of K readings, contact lens calculations, slit lamp evaluation, vertex conversion and initial base curve selection will be demonstrated.  Patient needs and expectations regarding contact lenses will also be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to participate in the contact lens fitting process by fitting contacts on each other. 
Objectives:

  1. Explain how to perform a basic soft contact lens fitting.
  2. Define patient needs and expectations for contact lens wear.

Workshops 42, 51

Title: Manual Lensometry

Speaker: Stephen Carow, COMT, OCS
Course Description: This hands-on session will provide practical instruction and experience in the use of the manual lensometer. Tips will be given to help the technician as well as step-by-step tools in the skill process. 
Objectives:

  1. Define the uses of manual lensometry.
  2. Explain the techniques used to perform manual lensometry.

Workshop 43

Title: Retinoscopy: Theory and Technique

Speaker: Nathan Jordan, MD
Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the ins and outs of the retinoscope, including proper technique and its value and application in the clinic. The theory of retinoscopy includes the working distance, location of the far point, and the movement of the far point when changing lenses. The various phenomenon in locating the correct cylinder axis will also be presented.
Objectives:

  1. Understand the theory behind retinoscopy.
  2. Explain the techniques used to perform retinoscopy.

Workshop 44

Title: Fundus Imaging and Fluorescein/ICG Angiography

Speaker: Amanda Bye - Heidelberg Engineering
Course Description: This 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on course is for technicians and photographers of all levels who are interested in learning or improving their skill set on auto-fluorescent fundus imaging, multi-color fundus imaging, and fluorescein & ICG angiography. This course will also cover the use of the wide-field (55 degree) and ultra-wide-field (102 degree) lenses.
Objectives:

  1. Describe the techniques involved with fluorescent fundus imaging, multi-color fundus imaging and ICG angiography.
  2. Understand the proper use of wide-field and ultra-wide field lenses.

Workshop 50

Title: Intermediate/Advanced Ocular Motility

Speaker: Claire Callaghan, CO, COMT
Course Description: This interactive workshop will review and discuss the assessment methods for intermediate to advanced evaluation of ocular motility and binocularity.
Objectives:

  1. Understand and test strabismus.
  2. Identify the different types of strabismus.

Workshop 53

Title: Clinical Applications of the OCULUS Pentacam: Refractive Surgery and General Screening

Speaker: Chris Flaherty, Oculus
Course Description: This course will cover the basic principles of Scheimpflug imaging technology, best practices for operation of the Pentacam system, and applications for general screening and refractive surgery. The class will include both a lecture and hands-on instruction.
Objectives:

  1. Describe the techniques to acquire and evaluate quality of anterior segment tomography data.
  2. Understand the measurements and maps produced by the Pentacam related to general screening and refractive surgery.